Jan Seyum of Abyssinia

Jan Seyum of Abyssinia (930-999) was the king of the Zagwe dynasty from 959 to 999, succeeding Tatadim of Abyssinia and preceding Germa Seyum of Abyssinia.

Biography
Jan Seyum was born in 930, the son of Mara Takla Haymanot of Abyssinia. He fought with his brother Tatadim of Abyssinia alongside Germa Seyum, his other brother, as Tatadim wanted his sons to inherit his kingdom, defying Agaw inheritance laws that stated that brothers would inherit first. Jan Seyum succeeded Tatadim on his death in 959 and reigned until his death in 999, when Germa Seyum succeeded him.